Hygiene Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
For over 60 years we’ve been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we’re kind of a big deal!
You won’t just find us in supermarkets though. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country’s pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.
We are manufacturing maestros.
And we’re passionate about potatoes.
But we are even more passionate about our people
At McCain, it's not just about what we make, but it's about the environment that we make it in that's important. And so, we are looking for a Hygiene Operative (Days), to come and join our team to carry out scheduled and specialist cleaning across site and production areas, including production equipment internally and externally. As part of this team you will play a critical role in keeping us Audit Ready and contribute to our pride in the Hull plant.
You will be responsible for:
Carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled cleaning tasks to the fabric of the buildings and associated equipment including production equipment- Carrying out specialised cleaning tasks, using some hazardous substances and act on instructions given by Management in accordance with the company’s safety procedures
- Following safe use and storage of hazardous substances in line with company policy
- Using and operating cleaning equipment and cleaning tools, Mobile Electric Work Platforms (MEWP’s) and High Pressure water jetting machine. Assist with the maintenance of hygiene equipment including: high pressure cleaning equipment, wash down hoses and associated equipment across the production areas and site
- Carrying out checks on high pressure cleaning equipment and associated equipment across production areas. Assist in the repair/replacement of wash down hoses and equipment across production areas and site
- Carrying out chemical titration testing of chemical dosing and foaming units across production areas including basic repairs and fitting new dosing units
- Supporting environmental swabbing of surfaces as and when required and carrying out chemical residue testing of surfaces for food safety and verification of cleaning across the site
- Carrying out basic pest control duties in the production areas across site. Removing dead rodent remains as per company procedures
- Ensuring that all personal protective equipment is maintained in good condition and carrying out PPE checks before use
- Ensuring that Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained in all areas of work at all times
Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. For working hard, you'll also get a great hourly rate and exceptional benefits including an excellent pension scheme, optional health cash plan and a cycle to work scheme.
Where will I be based?
Our Hull plant is where we make all our cheesy appetites, and even if you think you haven’t tasted our products before, because of our large portfolio of foodservice establishments, it’s likely you probably have! Our small, but perfectly formed team of around 130 make everything from halloumi fries to chilli cheese nuggets.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hygiene Operative roles across McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,617 - £36,822 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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